What I'm reading; what I'm working on; what musical ideas I am passionate about. It's a forum to share my thoughts on more than just music. It's about the sounds, the people, and the experiences that inspire me, every day, to do what I love. "Enriching people's lives with music."

12.28.2008

"Christmas is forever, not for just one day,
for loving, sharing, giving, are not to put away
like bells and lights and tinsel, in some box upon a shelf.
The good you do for others is good you do yourself..."

Tonight is the first night of Chanukah and the Jewish festival of lights. I am not Jewish and have never celebrated Chanukah but if I did I would definitely enjoy the extra time with family around the dinner table and the lighting of the menorah. As a Christian I have a deep respect for the Jewish people and their culture. It has helped to form many of my Christian traditions. Here's my favorite Chanukah song, enjoy! The Chanukah Song

12.03.2008

O Magnum Mysterium has become a regular on high school choral music repertoire lists across the country and rightfully so. It is quite beautiful in its deceptive simplicity. Morten Lauridsen composed this version of the original responsorial chant from the Matins of Christmas and has given it a timeless quality even though it is quite contemporary. I can't wait to perform this one again. Enjoy this recording from the Chorus Paulinus on May 27, 2001 @ The Performing Arts Center in San Luis Obispo, California. I have included the Latin and English texts so right for this advent season below.

"Saying thank you is more than manners. It is good Spirituality." ~Alfred Painter

Who is Behind the Elliott Music Studio?

My name is Emily Elliott and I have been blessed with my work as a professional musician, instructor, director and worship leader with 10+ years experience equipping individuals, choirs and ensembles with the skills needed for music excellence.

In 2008, I started the Elliott Music Studio blog to share what I am working on and the musical ideas that I am passionate about. Since then I have created a forum to share my thoughts on music and the experiences that inspire me, every day, to do what I love. "Enriching people's lives with music."